Lead Manufacturing Operator

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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Job Overview

Ensure that planned collagen manufacturing processes are executed on time and in strict compliance with GMP, GDP, ISO, and other relevant standards. Ensures adherence to manufacturing procedures, engineering specifications, and Quality Systems requirements. Verifies that all process testing and procedures are properly executed, and oversee the safe and effective distribution of components across departments and storage locations.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Safety & Compliance

• Understand, adhere to, and actively enforce all safety policies, procedures, and practices
• Follow all Getinge and site-specific policies, including proper handling of hazardous materials and waste where required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements while reinforcing expectations across the team

Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practice

• Ensure and enforce compliance with cGMP/GDP and Quality Systems requirements across all manufacturing activities
• Accurately weigh, calculate, and reconcile materials in accordance with manufacturing procedures
• Complete and review all required documentation (batch records, logs, BOMs, routers) legibly and in real time to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Accept or reject product based on established quality standards, testing, and defect classification, and guide operators in meeting these standards

Operations & Manufacturing Execution

• Manufacture collagen products and support related manufacturing activities, including operating, setting up, sanitizing, maintaining, and calibrating manufacturing equipment
• Maintain inventory of manufacturing supplies and components, including ordering, replenishment, and material flow across departments and storage locations
• Perform or coordinate routine and minor equipment maintenance and ensure activities are properly documented
• Provide real-time direction, training, and feedback to operators to ensure execution of production plans and adherence to standards
• Act as the liaison between leadership and operators, ensuring alignment on priorities, performance expectations, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Identify, support, and implement process improvements with emphasis on safety, quality, ergonomics, and cost efficiency
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of new team members and support development of operator capability
• Work independently or collaboratively while building cross-functional process proficiency.

Hazardous Materials & Emergency Response

• Perform duties involving hazardous materials handling and emergency response in compliance with regulatory and site requirements, including acquiring and maintaining HAZWOPER training
• Perform hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and containment activities as needed
• Respond to environmental and safety incidents (e.g., chemical spills, contamination events) and take appropriate action to contain and mitigate hazards
• Operate light and heavy equipment, including pumps, vacuum systems, and spill response tools
• Use hand and powered industrial tools (pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic) as required for response and cleanup activities
• Adhere to and enforce all Health & Safety regulations, including proper use of PPE (respiratory, skin, face, hand, and foot protection)
• Work in environments with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive substances while maintaining safe operating practices
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy materials, as required to support response and cleanup operations

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years in a manufacturing environment or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant major (biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, manufacturing, engineering)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and safely use hand tools
• Ability to read gauges and use basic measuring instruments
• Proficient in using computer-based systems to operate equipment and interpret data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate computerized scales and related equipment
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain per company requirements)
• Working knowledge of ISO and FDA regulations preferred

Schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm. This position is a full time role with a salary range of $26.60 to $32.00 an hour and is eligilbe for our Excellence Incentive Plan (EIP), an annual incentive program that rewards performance against financial and operational goals.

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.